First-time homebuyers in Canada have the opportunity to take advantage of some great federal government programs to assist them when purchasing their first home.

More Canadian banks are trimming mortgage rates following RBC’s move last week to hack 15 basis points off its five-year fixed rate.

Every renovation comes with a steep learning curve. First-time cottage owner Rachel Yeager shares 4 valuable tips she learned working with contractors.

The asset management division of Canada’s biggest bank suggests there’s reason to be worried about the country’s housing market — but despite this, it expects higher interest rates remain on the horizon.

Those in the market for a Toronto home shouldn’t get too excited about the prospect of lower mortgage rates, says one economist.

It wasn’t so long ago that there was hardly any doubt that Canadians would be seeing higher mortgage rates this year.

The Manors of Clairville offers a sought-after location dotted with urban conveniences, but is also minutes from nature.

On top of reducing stress and increasing concentration, houseplants vastly improve our indoor air quality. If you’re just starting your collection, here are seven of the most effective air purifying plants on the market.

Sales activity in Ontario’s existing-home market was slowing last year, but homebuilders had an easier time selling new dwellings, suggests a recent report from Central 1 credit union.

The development is already 85 percent sold and occupancy is scheduled for 2019.

In the not so distant past, Canadian contractors were building more single-family homes than multi-family homes, such as condo apartments.

Here’s looking at you, kid.

An executive with one of the biggest Canadian banks is questioning the judgement of the Bank of Canada’s governor over his comments about bankruptcies in the country.

It’s an important room that can make potential buyers decide whether or not to make an offer (and for how much) on your property.

Why replace when you could reface?

Mortgage stress tests aren’t just affecting would-be homebuyers in Canada. Renters, even those with no intention of buying any time soon, are facing increasing rents in Toronto as a result of the federal policy, a popular real estate analyst suggests.